I love life and living. I love my life. It’s not that I haven’t faced challenges before. It’s not that I haven’t had sad or …
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After the Virus
Will I remember with fondness the days I woke up side by side with my husband, both of us staggering to the kitchen? Him making …
Read More »Dinnertime During COVID
Family dinnertime in our home has become a sacred ritual. I’ve always enjoyed cooking and feeding my family. These days when there is less to …
Read More »Broken Machines
Dear God: Lord, it’s so frustrating when our machines don’t work. Some people can just wave a wrench, and their washing machines gulp apologetically and …
Read More »My Daughter and COVID
When I first learned of Covid-19, I, like many Americans, didn’t pay much mind. I had seen the news stories about the virus plaguing China …
Read More »Concerned About My Son
I am concerned about my son during this pandemic. Oh he’s totally unaware of what is going on and is as happy as can be …
Read More »Grandma Days
When I was a new mother nursing my first baby, I thought I would be feeding that baby forever! He was constantly hungry—when I wanted …
Read More »Modern Day Quarantine
In contemplating my current quarantine status, I am reminded of all that have been in similar, if not more distressing, situations before our beloved (hated) …
Read More »Getting Through It
One of the most often heard questions as we muddle our way through the pandemic is “How are you making it?” One of my pat …
Read More »A New Normal
Our world seems as though it has come to a halt. So much of our everyday-ness has been redefined to a “new normal.” Who would …
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